About This Role

Textron Systems Electronic Systems (TSES), a Textron Inc. company delivers innovative high-fidelity simulation and training solutions to the commercial and military markets while providing superior technical support and customer service. The TSES business focuses on Military Simulation, Mission & Maintenance Training from our facility in Goose Creek, SC (Charleston).

TSES is currently seeking candidates for a Systems Engineer II for our Goose Creek, SC operations.

The Systems Engineer is a highly motivated, self-driven team player that has the ability to perform in a fast changing business environment. The preferred candidate will understand and employ the systems engineering process in the design and modeling of the system architecture for large scale military training devices; have the ability to understand and extract system level requirements from customer technical specifications, and parse and allocate requirements to mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines; and guide the system integration activity using test methodologies and verification methods. This candidate will have a strong desire for innovation and have the ability to identify and incorporate modern hardware technologies and software applications. This candidate will lead a multi-discipline engineering staff throughout the system development life-cycle. The Systems Engineer will lead the project engineering team and reports to the Systems Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

• Perform requirements analysis to understand the needs of the customer

• Derive additional system requirements and allocate requirements to sub-systems

• Manage requirements and establish requirements traceability using software applications similar to DOORS or SysML

• Develop system architectural models using Model Based Systems Engineering to support requirements development and derivation

• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation

• Lead training system design reviews.

• Lead training system Hardware/Software Integration (HSI) efforts.

• Coordinate Training System Testing with various engineering disciplines and the Test group.

• Provide expertise in developing Training System documentation including Test Procedures.

• Maintain a positive working relationship with the customer and training system end users.

• Identify and request pertinent technical data from the customer or end user program office in support of maintenance training system upgrades.

Qualifications   

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field

• System test experience, preferred

• Demonstrated basic ability to use 3D CAD tools

• Demonstrated ability to read and understand engineering drawings

• Demonstrated requirements analysis skills and ability to trace requirements to customer specifications.

• Demonstrated skills in organizing test plans and procedures

• Personal computer skills (e.g., word processing, spread sheet, presentation graphics)

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Established leadership skills

• Effective ability to organize and prioritize program tasks

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with multiple consistencies requiring attention

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively

• Ability to obtain Secret Clearance

 10-25% travel required depending on the phase of the contract

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful.  We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives.

Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

 - Flexible Work Schedules

 - Education Assistance

 - Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

 - Career Development & Training Opportunities

 - Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)

 - Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

 - Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country.  We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.